Contentious Construction Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in London is seeking a Contentious Construction Solicitor with 3+ years PQE to join their growing team. This role involves handling arbitration, litigation, and adjudication matters related to high-value construction projects. Opportunities for career progression and a supportive working environment are provided.

Benefits

Flexible working approach

Generous bonus and benefits package

Ongoing training and development

Progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Associate Solicitor with at least 3+ years PQE required.
• Experience in real estate contentious construction matters essential.

Responsibilities

• Deal with the contentious side of adjudication, arbitration and litigation.
• Work closely with the non-contentious team, advising on procurement and negotiation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Leadership skills

Detail-oriented

Time management skills

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

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Contentious Construction Solicitor, london (city of london)

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Client:

William James Recruitment

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading full-service headquartered in London and with offices internationally. Our client is looking for a Contentious Construction mid to senior level lawyer to join an ambitious and growing team of specialists.

The firm is an established and highly reputable law firm, with annual revenue growing each year and now reaching over £200m. The firm advises commercial clients across a range of their range of business sectors, with a particular emphasis on real estate developers, contractors and major engineering consultancies and UHNWI on high-value construction projects.

The firm is looking for an Associate to join the growing Construction department dealing with contentious side of adjudication, arbitration and litigation in the Technology and Construction Court. You will also be working closely with the non-contentious team, advising on project solutions for clients from procurement, negotiation, contracting and delivery.

As a mid to senior member of the team, you will also need to be able to work independently as well as a key member of the team, assisting with the supervision of more junior members.

There is a genuine opportunity for career progression as the team grows and as members are encouraged to develop their own network of contacts within the industry.

The Candidate

• Associate Solicitor with at least 3 + years PQE is essential
• Experience of real estate contentious construction matters in a leading national or regional practice
• Excellent analytical, communication and organisation skills
• Commercially aware with enthusiasm for business development
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Excellent base salary
• Flexible working approach
• Generous bonus and benefits package
• Ongoing training and development
• Progression opportunities
• Supportive working environment

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Alice Winter, Retained Consultant

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with various top-tier clients, including a range of Legal 500 firms.